Civil Construction Estimator

We are seeking an experienced Civil Construction Estimator to join a growing construction organization specializing in commercial site development, excavation, underground utilities, and infrastructure projects. This is an opportunity for a hands-on estimator who understands field operations, takes ownership of the bidding process, and knows how to win profitable work.

• Competitive base salary of $130,000+ annually
  , depending on experience
• Opportunity for career advancement and leadership growth
• Join an experienced heavy civil construction team
• Direct involvement in project selection, bidding strategy, and company growth
• Collaborative environment with direct access to company leadership
• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on profitability and business development

• Strong estimating experience in heavy civil construction, excavation, earthwork, or commercial site development
• Experience preparing detailed estimates for commercial site development and infrastructure projects
• Working knowledge of underground utilities, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main installations
• Ability to perform accurate quantity takeoffs for mass excavation, grading, earthwork, utilities, and site concrete
• Experience calculating labor, equipment, material, subcontractor, and trucking costs
• Strong understanding of construction production rates, equipment utilization, crew productivity, and field operations
• Ability to review construction drawings, specifications, and bid documents to identify project scope and potential risks
• Experience developing competitive bid proposals while maintaining profitability
• Proficiency with construction estimating software and digital takeoff programs
• Ability to independently manage multiple estimates and meet bid deadlines
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and leadership to ensure estimates reflect actual construction methods and field conditions

• 5+ years of estimating experience in heavy civil construction
• Direct underground utility estimating experience is highly preferred
• Strong background in commercial site development, mass excavation, grading, and earthwork
• Experience with Insight estimating software or comparable construction estimating platforms
• Previous field experience in excavation, underground utilities, or heavy civil construction
• Established relationships with general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers
• Experience negotiating subcontractor and supplier pricing
• Proven ability to evaluate bid results, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve estimating accuracy
• Strong analytical skills with a demonstrated ability to balance competitive pricing and project profitability
• Self-motivated professional who thrives in a growing, hands-on construction environment

If you understand how heavy civil projects are built, know what it takes to develop accurate and profitable bids, and want to play a key role in a growing construction organization, we want to hear from you.

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